Need to know for Sunday, Jan. 14

Sunday

Jan 14, 2018 at 4:30 AM

1. ASOM exhibit: In conjunction with the movie “12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiers,” the Airborne & Special Operations Museum will display a special exhibit entitled “America’s Response” featuring artifacts from the Special Forces soldiers who deployed to Afghanistan following the Sept. 11 terror attacks. Artifacts include a saddle used by the "Horse Soldiers,'' steel from the World Trade Center carried throughout the deployment by a Special Forces soldier and other items. This exhibit will run through the end of January. The museum is at 100 Bragg Blvd.

2. Scholarships: South River Electric Membership Corp.’s Power Source Volunteers Committee is offering at least one $1,000 and two $500 college scholarships for 2018-19. Applicants must live in a home that receives electric service from South River EMC. Applications are due to the cooperative by Jan. 19. Applications being mailed should be postmarked before that date. For more information, call 910-892-8071, ext. 2151.

3. Lip Sync Showdown: Mark your calendars and start practicing for the Child Advocacy Center’s spring fundraiser, Fayetteville’s Ultimate Lip Sync Showdown. The fundraiser is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 24 at the Crown Center Ballroom. The committee organizing the event is accepting applications for up to 14 acts for the show. Acts may be individuals or groups. Application forms and performance guidelines are available at CACFayNC.org. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31. The nonprofit center works to prevent and investigate child abuse by providing education and support for adults and children.

We want to hear from you: Please submit your events in writing at least 10 days in advance. Email calendar@fayobserver.com or fax details to 486-3545. For questions, call 486-3500.

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